Pteronia anisata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisata
ID:
13224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter ex Merxm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012553
Common Names
- Pteronia anisata
- Anise-Scented Pteronia
- Anise-Scented Ironweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia anisata (also called Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia anisata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia anisata is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia anisata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 4-8.
Where to Find Pteronia anisata
Pteronia anisata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Pteronia anisata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia anisata?
Pteronia anisata
What are the common names of Pteronia anisata?
Anise Bush, Anise Pteronia
What is the natural habitat of Pteronia anisata?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Pteronia genus
Pteronia spinulosa, Pteronia centauroides, Pteronia ciliata, Pteronia stricta, Pteronia villosa, Pteronia scariosa, Pteronia paniculata, Pteronia eenii, Pteronia glabrata, Pteronia anisata, Pteronia leucoclada, Pteronia bolusii, Pteronia oppositifolia, Pteronia smutsii, Pteronia utilis, Pteronia aspalatha, Pteronia incana, Pteronia cylindracea, Pteronia acuminata, Pteronia teretifolia, Pteronia mooreiana, Pteronia polygalifolia, Pteronia succulenta, Pteronia hirsuta, Pteronia leptospermoides, Pteronia rangei, Pteronia onobromoides, Pteronia elongata, Pteronia lucilioides, Pteronia punctata, Pteronia tenuifolia, Pteronia camphorata, Pteronia acuta, Pteronia ovalifolia, Pteronia inflexa, Pteronia mucronata, Pteronia viscosa, Pteronia glauca, Pteronia polygalifolia, Pteronia glomerata, Pteronia pillansii, Pteronia diosmifolia, Pteronia uncinata, Pteronia intermedia, Pteronia tricephala, Pteronia hutchinsoniana, Pteronia cinerea, Pteronia stoehelinoides, Pteronia membranacea, Pteronia ambrariifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240208-1: Based on the initial data import